This Day in Disney History March 6
Welcome back to our magical journey through the history of the Walt Disney Company. Today we are looking at the events on this day in Disney history- March 6.
March 6th was a slower day in Disney history, but it still featured a memorable Disneyland episode, an achievement for a classic Disney song, and the release of a Pixar film! So, let’s get started!
Man In Flight Airs (1957)
On this day in 1957, the “Man in Flight” episode of Disneyland aired.
In the episode, Disney took viewers through the history of aviation, before providing an inside look at Disneyland’s air travel themed attractions.
There’s A Great Big Beautiful Tomorrow Recorded (1963)
On this day in 1963 various versions of the song “There’s A Great Big Beautiful Tomorrow” were recorded.
Written by the Sherman Brothers, the song would be used in the Carousel of Progress at the 1964 World’s Fair.
A Whole New World Reaches #1 (1993)
On this day in 1993, the single version of “A Whole New World” peaked at number one on the Billboard Hot 100 chart.
The song was performed by Peabo Bryson and Regina Belle.
Mars Needs Moms Premieres (2011)
On this day in 2011, Mars Needs Moms premiered at the El Capital Theater in Hollywood.
The film was directed by Simon Wells, and told the story of a nine-year old boy named Milo who sets out to save his mother after she is abducted by aliens.
The Disney Fantasy Arrives in Florida (2012)
On this day in 2012, the Disney Fantasy arrived in Port Canaveral.
The ship will depart on its maiden voyage to the Eastern Caribbean on March 31.
Onward Released (2020)
Finally, on this day in 2020, Onward was released in theaters.
The film starred Tom Holland and Chris Pratt as two brothers who set off on an adventure to spend one last day with their father, who died while they were young.
That concludes this day in Disney history- March 6. So, be sure to come back tomorrow and see what happens next!
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